
The Traitor
2019

Representation Score
Fair
2019
Director
Andrés Wood
Runtime
108 minutes
Average Rating
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Spider is a sophisticated historical reconstruction that prioritizes systemic critique over individualist clichés. It uses a child's perspective to navigate the collapse of Chilean institutional stability during the 1973 coup. The film gains weight through its cultural architecture and its depiction of the deconstruction of traditional institutions. However, it lacks diversity in terms of LGBTQ+ representation and gender subversion. The narrative remains anchored in male-dominated political and social structures.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The storyline focuses solely on familial and political dynamics without any queer undertones.
The story centers around a young boy and his interactions with patriarchal figures. It does not significantly challenge traditional gender hierarchies, focusing instead on male-dominated political frameworks.
The film offers an authentic Chilean perspective that challenges Western-centric historical narratives. The cast and setting accurately represent the local Santiago population.
The narrative engages with anti-capitalist themes and the complexities of the Allende administration. It provides a nuanced critique of systemic instability and social cohesion.
The film does not center on characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Instead, it explores the psychological trauma of a child in a violent environment.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Three friends are part of a fascist opposition group in the chaotic Chile of the early 70's and together commit a political crime that changes the history of the country and incidentally involves them in a betrayal that separates them forever.

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